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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,618.52, 24,313.52 and 10,170.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,618.52, 24,313.52 and 10,170.84 is: 14,035.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,618.52 : 24,313.52 = 10,170.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,618.52/24,313.52 = 10,170.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,618.52x = 24,313.52 × 10,170.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,618.52x = 247,288,921.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,288,921.76/17,618.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,035.74

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